The role of the GP in improving cancer outcomes and achieving equity in cancer care

Posted Thursday 26 December 2024 | Flinders University

Join us for an informative and engaging webinar on The role of the GP in improving cancer outcomes and achieving equity in cancer care, hosted by the Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University in partnership with Cancer Australia and PC4 (The Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials group).

Learning objectives

1. Understand the strategic objectives and goals of the Australian Cancer Plan (ACP) in relation to the role of GPs in cancer care across the cancer continuum.
2. Recognise the importance of early detection, prevention, and personalized risk assessment in improving cancer outcomes for diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, rural and remote communities, and individuals from CALD backgrounds.
3. Identify the key components of person-centered, culturally safe, and integrated navigation models in cancer care and their impact on enhancing consumer experience and outcomes.
4. Discuss the role of GPs in delivering optimal cancer care and their involvement in implementing evidence-based, cost-effective models of care for people living with and beyond cancer.

Speakers

• Dr. Vivienne Milch: Medical Director, Cancer Australia.
• Dr. Kylie Vuong: GP with a special interest in prevention and early detection of cancer; Associate Professor in Primary Care and Academic Lead in General Practice, Griffith University.
• A/Prof Carolyn Ee: GP with a special interest in cancer survivorship; Associate Professor (Cancer Survivorship and Primary Care), Flinders University; Co-Chair, Living With and Beyond Cancer engine room, PC4.

Panel members

• A/Prof Joel Rhee: Chair, Cancer and Palliative Care Specific Interest Group, RACGP; GP with a special interest in primary palliative care
• Prof Michael Jefford: Medical oncologist, Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
• Mr Eric Yeung: Consumer representative from CanRevive
• Chair: Prof Catherine Paterson, Professor of Cancer Nursing, Co-Lead of Cancer Survivorship Program, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University